Biz Kudos

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Dunes Properties is pleased to announce the addition of Astrid McManus, Michael McManus and Darrell Weathers to their sales team.

A multi-lingual native of Austria, Astrid McManus is a former corporate lawyer with a unique background. Astrid moved to Charleston’s historic district from Vienna in 2000 and began her real estate career in the downtown market, where she quickly put her years of varied experience to work.

Astrid has been living and working on Kiawah Island since 2005, where she has established herself in the golf community. She enjoys her connections to the resort islands and is known for her success in local competitions. Astrid will be working from Dunes Properties’ Bohicket Marina Office with the Kiawah Seabrook Group and can be reached at amcmanus@dunesproperties.com or 843-906-0325.

Michael McManus is a Savannah native who arrived in the Lowcountry from Georgia in 1990, when he was presented with the opportunity to work at Kiawah Island. Michael began his career working on the Design and Development Team of Cousins Properties of Atlanta and the Sea Pines Company of Hilton Head Island on their joint venture project, Big Canoe.

Although Michael works in the real estate side of business, he remains keenly interested in design. Michael will be based out of The Real Estate Studio at 214 King St. and can be reached at mmcmanus@dunesproperties.com or 843-243-0264.

Darrell Weathers was born on the Charleston Coast and raised on Folly Beach. Having lived in Charleston his entire life, he decided to put his extensive knowledge of the area to work and started working as a general contractor in 1988, followed by real estate in 1991.

Darrell has built and sold close to 200 homes, condominiums and townhouses over the years. His passion for Charleston translates into his work, where his mission is to work for his clients with the most efficiency, convenience and professionalism possible.

Darrell will be working from our Folly Beach Office at 31 Center St. He can be reached at dweathers@dunesproperties.com or 843-607-2164.

Chamber of Commerce announces Board of Directors

The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announces the 2014 slate of the Board of Directors. Seventy executives from the business community serve as volunteer leaders to enhance the Chamber of Commerce and the economic environment for those doing business in the region. Board members represent corporations and businesses of all sizes, across multiple industries both existing and entrepreneurial.

The Chamber Board and Executive Committees are led by 2014 Chairman of the Board Chris Fraser, principal and managing director South Carolina of Avison Young, and Bryan Derreberry, Charleston Metro Chamber president and CEO.

For more information, visit www.charlestonchamber.net.

Organizing Express

Organizing Express LLC, owned by professional organizer Coleman Legerton, offers individualized consulting and hands-on services to help clients sort through years of accumulated possessions and move to a new location as well as organize their existing homes and offices to gain a sense of balance and order in their lives.

“With National Clutter Awareness Week coming March 21-27, this is perfect time to jump-start spring cleaning and organizing,” says Coleman Legerton, owner of Organizing Express. “Often overwhelmed by the clutter and a sense of frustration, clients are amazed how easily and efficiently their lives and their space can achieve order and balance with the help of Organizing Express.” Through individualized consultations with the home or business owner, Legerton works with the client to establish goals and develop a plan of action. This process is especially beneficial for clients who are preparing for a move to a new location as Organizing Express is prepared to help plan and implement all aspects of the move. Client needs can be as simple as a cluttered closet or desk, disorganized garage or even the daunting task of creating files for piles of paperwork that need a home. Organizing Express accepts the challenge to help clients attain clarity and order in their lives so that they have less stress and more space and energy for the people and things that matter most to them.

“By hiring Organizing Express, our clients are able to learn systems and techniques to become more efficient and productive with their time as well as make their space more orderly and enjoyable,” says Legerton. “I’m also finding that many baby boomers are busy with their own work and families and need help with the process of downsizing and moving their parents to another home.” Organizing Express specializes in providing creative, realistic solutions designed for the individual needs and goals of each client.

Business and homeowners, church leaders and schools have found Organizing Express to be the answer. For more information, contact Coleman Legerton at Organizing Express at 843-209-8376, coleman@organizingepress.com or visit the website at www.organizingexpress.com.

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